The drone pilot who took out an LA firefighting plane pleads guilty to escape jail
He’ll likely pay $65,000 and do community service.
Former Skydance Interactive President Pleads Guilty to Piloting Drone That Crashed Into Plane During Palisades Fire
Peter Akemann has agreed to cover an estimated $65,169 in plane repairs and to complete 150 hours of community service to help aid Southern California wildfire relief.
LA County man admits to flying drone over Palisades Fire that crashed into firefighting plane
As part of his plea deal, the Culver City resident will pay about $65,000 for the damage his drone caused to the Super Scooper provided by the Quebec government.
Drone pilot to plead guilty in collision that grounded aircraft fighting Palisades fire
A drone that authorities say was flying in restricted airspace on Jan. 9 put a fist-sized hole in the wing of a Super Scooper, taking it out of service.
Ex-Skydance Exec Whose Drone Damaged Plane During Palisades Fire Pleads Guilty
An ex-Skydance executive pleads guilty for piloting a drone that crashed into a firefighting plane during the Pacific Palisades wildfire
Drone operator charged for hitting 'super scooper' plane during Palisades Fire: DOJ
The defendant has agreed to pay more than $65,000 in restitution and faces up to a year in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Man Agrees To Plead Guilty For Flying Drone That Damaged Firefighting Aircraft In LA Wildfire
The collision on Jan. 9 in the area of the Palisades Fire caused the firefighting aircraft to be grounded for several days.
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Ex-Skydance Executive Escapes Prison Time After Admitting To "Recklessly" Operating Drone That Crashed Into Super Scooper, Endangered LA Wildfire Fighters
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